Maple Miso Leeks with Lemon Touch - Yummy Gusto

Ingredients

• 6 baby leeks, roots left on, tops trimmed
• 2 tsp olive oil
• Pinch of flaky salt, or as needed
• To taste: freshly ground pepper
• ⅓ cup mellow miso paste
• 2-3 tbsp hot water, or more if needed
• 1 cup chicken broth, reserved in halves
• 3 tbsp soy sauce, or to taste
• 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
• 2 tsp roasted sesame oil
• 2 tbsp mirin (sweet rice wine)
• 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 3 tbsp butter, cut into small chunks
• Optional dash of red pepper flakes
• Lemon zest from 1 lemon, for topping